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Zimbabwe is on high alert as cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) continue to rise in Asia. The Ministry of Health and Childcare has issued an alert to all border posts and airports in Zimbabwe to intensify screenings and tests for the virus. This follows reports of over 1,500 children under the age of 14 testing […]
The ZIFA Normalisation Committee is proceeding with the executive committee elections, set for January 25, despite several disqualified candidates appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the High Court of Zimbabwe. Walter Magaya and Temba Mliswa have filed High Court applications, while Benjani Mwaruwari and Gift Banda have taken their cases to […]
Ghana officially inaugurated President John Dramani Mahama yesterday at Black Star Square in Accra. Mahama, who previously served as President from 2012 to 2017, is returning for a second term. In his inaugural address, President Mahama emphasized that his government would prioritize innovation and inclusivity for all Ghanaian citizens. Alongside President Mahama, Jane Nana Opoku-Agyemang […]
The government has unveiled a comprehensive livestock recovery and resilience strategy aimed at addressing the persistent challenges of drought and livestock disease, particularly in Matebeleland. Chief Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Advisory Services (ARDAS), Leonard Munamati, revealed that the initiative prioritizes climate-smart breeding techniques to develop drought-tolerant livestock breeds. Munamati noted […]
The government has approved the privatization of water supply systems to address longstanding urban water challenges, particularly in Bulawayo and Harare. This move is expected to bring significant relief to residents who have endured inadequate water supply for years. According to the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Hon. Daniel Garwe, five proposals from […]
The Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Hon. Tatenda Mavetera, recently hosted Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, Director of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), during a courtesy call. Also present at the meeting were Deputy Minister Hon. Dingumuzi Phuthi and Permanent Secretary Dr. Beaullar Chirume. In her address, Minister Mavetera outlined Zimbabwe’s current ICT […]
Zimbabwe is set to experience continuous heavy rainfall over the next seven days, marking an active phase of the 2024/25 rainy season. Speaking to journalists, the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Honourable Daniel Garwe, confirmed that the rains that started two days ago are only the beginning of an extended wet spell expected […]
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has extended the term of the Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General Phillip Valerio Sibanda, with immediate effect. According to a General Notice published in the Government Gazette by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr. Misheck Rushwaya, the extension is in line with proviso (i) to the […]
Unathi Nyoni, a dedicated Youth Advocate from UNICEF Zimbabwe, has extended a message of hope and support to the children and families in Mozambique affected by the devastating Cyclone Chido. Through a UNICEF Zimbabwe’s social media post, Nyoni emphasized the urgent need to address the climate crisis,which he described as a children’s rights crisis which […]
The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) and the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) have issued a joint statement urging pedestrians to prioritize their safety while walking along roads. In a post on X, TSCZ and Zinara highlighted that this collaborative effort is aimed at reducing road accidents, by promoting essential pedestrian safety tips. These […]
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